UC Santa Barbara |

'Star Trek' designer opens up his universe

Thousands of aliens emerged from alum's brain to define the series' look.

UCLA |

Mindfulness helps children as young as 3 manage their emotions during school

An innovative new program is helping students deal with stress and focus on schoolwork.

UC Newsroom |

4 UC alums win MacArthur 'genius' grants

The prestigious awards will support their creative endeavors in the arts and sciences over the next four years.

UC Berkeley |

Prison University Project wins National Humanities Medal

Nonprofit honored for giving inmates great access to higher education.

UC Santa Cruz |

Julie Snyder: Serially great journalism

The UC Santa Cruz alumna talks her hit podcast 'Serial' and getting her start on college radio.

UC Santa Barbara |

Inside the mind of Sting

Why every little thing he does is magic.

UCLA |

New Werner Herzog film follows internet from its birth at UCLA

Professor gives "Lo and Behold" its title and a look at the origins of our hyper-connected society.

UC Santa Barbara |

What 19th century politics can teach us about today

Scholars see echoes of the past in the ways gridlock, inequality and technology are influencing the current election.

UCLA |

Literature and film help teach students to understand the brain

Course combining anatomy, history and humanities provides interdisciplinary approach to studying neuroscience.

UCLA |

Francis Ford Coppola tests concept of live movie-making with UCLA students, faculty

Award-winning director and alum workshops an innovative filmic technique.

UC Berkeley |

Letter unearthed at UC Berkeley sheds light on Van Gogh's ear

A doctor's note found in campus archives may finally clear up an enduring mystery.

UCLA |

UCLA’s American Ninja Warrior

UC Riverside alumna competes in the Los Angeles finals of NBC’s crazy-hard obstacle course.